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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1960

Page

4

For Sale Classified Ads with Pigs Feed and Gear

FOR SALE Stevens 410 gauge shotgun 20.00 and 1 Remington .22 repeater 20.00. One dog house 5.00 one or two wheel trailer 40.00. Rulger Paulson Clermont Town call 26R3 after 5 pm. 4-5p. FOR SALE Start those pigs with SUPERCREEP loaded with sugared rolled oats Elgin Produce. 4c Jewelry Repairing Prompt Service Estimates Given Suckow Jewelry Phone 150 Postville Ia. 40-5e LAWN AND GARDEN equipment Chain Saws Mowers Clinton Engines Nelson Shop Clermont 45thc

Stevens Rulger Paulson Clermont Town Elgin Produce Postville Clinton Engines Nelson Shop Clermont

Card of Thanks for Anniversary Celebrations

Acknowledgments from Mr and Mrs Louis Lehman Ap express appreciation for cards gifts and wishes from friends and relatives including sisters and brothers who held an open house at the church celebrating the anniversary.

Louis Lehman Arthur Hermen

Local Births Report Three New Arrivals in Illinois

Mr and Mrs Russell Dahmers of Rock Island Illinois announce the birth of daughter Lisa Ann on Sept 12 weighing 6 lbs 14 oz Mrs Mueller of Evansdale Iowa and her husband James R Mueller reveal a daughter Pamela Renee born Sept 9 weighing 10 lbs 2 oz The Muellers also have a son and another daughter Mrs Mueller formerly Marguerite Sullivan daughter of Fremont Sullivan now of Independence IA A son born to Mr and Mrs Joe Olson of Clermont on Sept Saturday at Postville Hospital named Eric Joseph

Russell Dahmers Rock Island, Ill Lisa Ann James R. Mueller Evansdale Pamela Renee Muellers Mueller Marguerite Sullivan Fremont Sullivan Independence Joe Olson Clermont Postville Hospital Eric Joseph

Ill and Hospitalized In Rochester Minn

LeRoy Miller of West Union is a patient in St Marys Hospital Rochester. He has been there a week and will remain all this week. He is the nephew of Mrs Fred Wedo.

Rochester Minn LeRoy Miller West Union St. Mary's Fred Wedo

New Addresses Listed for Military and Nurse Residents

Pvt. Duane M. Barker NG-26814877 of Co. F Ist. Tg. Regt lst Platoon reports new address at Fort Dix New Jersey. Danice Anderson of St. Luke's Nurses Residence 1114 A Ave NE Box 77 Cedar Rapids Iowa is listed with a new address.

Duane M. Barker Fort Dix New Jersey Danice Anderson St. Luke's Nurses A Ave Cedar Rapids Iowa

Evelyn Orth and Richard Orth Noted in Local Directory

Evelyn Orth of 122 W Chicago II Locust and Richard M Orth listed in BT School Class 22118 U S N T C Great Lakes Illinois directory entry with numbers and affiliations.

Evelyn Orth Chicago Richard M. Orth Great Lakes Ill

West Union Firemanship Training School Opens

The West Union fire department announces a firemanship training school led by Gary Mills of Iowa State University Engineering Extension. Courses cover the chemistry of fire first aid extinguishment pump operations firefighting tactics inspections and local department problems. Classes meet Monday evenings September 27 October 4 11 and 16 at 7 30 p.m. Certificates of attendance will be issued by Firemanship Training Engineering Extension Iowa State University.

West Union Gary Mills Iowa State University Ames Mr. Mills Engineering Extension Lowa State University

Extension Service Calendar of Events

Extension Service Calendar of Events lists field day at Carrington-Clyde Farm on Sept 23 at 9 30 a m and 4 H leader training in Fayette Sept 26 at 8 p m. Extension Council meets Sept 27, family living trainer Sept 28 with Snac topic, Phy lis Oleson is nutritionist. Sept 29 cattle go to Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo and Sept 30 4 H judging contest also at Waterloo with girls 4 H leader training at 1 30 p m.

Carrington-Clyde County Fayette Phylis Oleson Iowa State University Pam Farm Bureau Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo

Milk production on Iowa farms rises from 1959 levels

Milk cows on Iowa farms produced about 508 million pounds in August, up two percent from August 1959’s 496 million, but five percent below the ten year average of 532 million for the month. The August drop from July was about ten percent, mirroring 1958 and the ten year pattern.

Iowa

No Conservation Reserve Signup This Fall Ends

No sign-up for additional land or contracts under the Soil Bank Conservation Reserve. Contracts expiring in 1960 or later cannot be extended. Fayette county has 89 conservation reserve contracts this year covering 8,296 acres with annual rental payments around $161,000 for 1980.

Soil Bank Conservation Reserve Fayette County Amiual

Wolf to Address Club

Congressman Leonard Wolf has been invited to address members of the club, outlining upcoming policy concerns and advocacy priorities for the organization. The engagement signals Wolf’s role in briefing stakeholders and engaging with local civic groups.

Wolf Leonard Wolf

Fayette County Democratic Women Meet at Wauroma

The Jane Jefferson Club and all Democratic women of Fayette County are invited to a September meeting at Wauroma. The event includes an 8 p.m. gathering on Tuesday September 27 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Wichman.

Jane Jefferson Club Fayette County Wauroma Margaret Wichman

Busy Beavers 4-H Elects New Officers at Sept Meeting

New officers were elected at the Busy Beavers 4-H day meeting held Sept 12 at Bonita Kjosa’s home with Marlys Hoag assisting. Seven guests and 26 girls attended. New members listed include Linda Welner, Carol Welner, Sonja Kjosa, Elsie Hanson, Gwen Olson, DeAnna Cline and Kendra Loftagard. Officers elected: Vera Coffin president, Karen Cummings vice president, Margaret Hanson secretary, L’Myra Anderson treasurer, Sylvia Hanson reporter, Diane Frieden historian, Diana Bilden photographer. Inga Henson, Patty Armundson, and Carol Wilner named contact for respective areas. Armundson spoke on The American Flag. songs and games followed, lunch served.

Bonita Kjosa Marlys Hoag Linda Welner Carol Welner Sonja Kjosa Elsie Hanson Gwen Olson DeAnna Cline Kendra Loftagard Vera Coffin Karen Cummings Margaret Hanson L'Myra Anderson Sylvia Hanson Diane Frieden Diana Bilden Inga Henson Elgin Patty Armundson Clermont Carol Wilner Gunder Patty Amundson

Local Visitors and Lectures Highlight Elgin Notes

Mrs Ida Meyer and Mr and Mrs Harold Meyer with Linda Ron ald Wendell and Merlyn visit the Guernsey Smiths in Elgin. Fred Phelps N R of Iowa City guests Rev and Mrs Donald Caspers. Arden Greener hosts dinner with Edna Greener Dayton Winter Vernon Wede Larry and Terry staying with John Kelly in Jesup. Dale Johansen Cedar Falls teaches three day course in business management at University of Minnesota clinic.

Ida Meyer Harold Meyer Linda Ronald Wendell Merlyn Strawberry Point Guernsey Smith Fred Phelps N. R Iowa City Donald Caspers Arden Greener Edna Greener Manchester Dayton Winter Independence Vernon Wede Larry Terry

Weekend Social Roundup of Local Visits and Guests

Mrs. and Mrs. Johansen traveled Sunday while Tommy stayed with neighbors Oliver Torkelson and Don Feusers. Mr. Frieden and Debbie visited Arden Greener Sunday afternoon. George es called on Joe Hangen in Mason City last week. Edith Berg from Waterloo visited Lulu Schmid for a few days after Sunday arrival. Dan Butikofer Sr. hosted weekend guests Fred Trafelet and Paul Hawkeye. Ludwig Anderson dined with Roy Leuchtenmacher. Albert Halverson entertained Harry Cooney and wife from Iowa City at supper last Wednesday.

Fred Trafelet Paul Hawkeye Ludwig Anderson Roy Leuchtenmacher Albert Halverson Harry Cooney Iowa City

Executrix Notice for Louis M. Hovland Estate

The District Court of Fayette County Iowa appoints Amy Hovland executrix of the Louis M. Hovland estate. Creditors must file claims for allowance and debtors should pay the executrix by the court date. dated September 2 1960.

District Court Fayette County Iowa Louis''m. Hovland L. M. Hovland Amy Hovland

Debate on driver education push for high school students

State leaders clash over a bill to require driver education in schools. Statton argues schools face pressure to offer classes if licensing ages stay 16, while Burnett, the safety education director, plans to advance the proposal to the legislature despite objections.

Statton William Burnett State Safety Education Burnett

Lawmaker cites safety goals over parental control fears

Burnett argues it is sad to bypass safety laws due to concerns about parental control. He says driver training serves education goals and that requiring courses in public schools is not a new idea.

Burnett

County Board Proceedings Continue With Disbursement List

The minutes outline numerous payments from Fayette County including salaries for Home staff such as A. D. Inch and Walter Fritz, and various suppliers like Farmers Mutual Insurance, Fuller Motor, and Garvin Hardware. Notable items include medical care for the poor, insurance, and maintenance charges across multiple departments.

Lu Co Payette Stone Co Lombaiage Walter Frits Salary, Co Patricia Fish A. D. Inch Farmers Mutual Ins Ass'n. Insurance i Fayetta County Insader Fidlar & Chamber Supe Fullwell Motor Products Co Farmer's Implemant Co Pesveses Frudden Bridge Lumber & Sup. Co Friedan Motor Co Mower Viecers Renias Geisla Salary, Co Vet Mae Guyer, Salary, Co Garvin Hardware Alta Goldsmith, Salary Co Floyd Gilley Supplies Home -Robinson Provo Gresen Mfg Pump Gibba-Cock Baguip. Co Parta and Ups Aubrey C. Guyer Saw Mill Globe Machinery & Buy. Co

Elgin Iowa approves sewer rental ordinance and permits

In September 1960 the Elgin town council read and adopted Ordinance No. 193 to provide sewer rental. The council dispensed with full three-reading rules and approved, with Mayor Schori and Clerk Friederich noting the adoption. A building permit was granted for Ro lla Chaninan and a Class B beer and cigarette permit application was presented. Klingman was appointed to fill a council vacancy, and the meeting adjourned.

Mulford Capper Muehlethaler Klingman Leo L. Schori

fragmentary OCR note on a list of names and numbers

An unclear OCR fragment references amounts like 16.00 and 1,200.00, mentions names such as william and Leia, and ends with a cue “To be Continued” suggesting a continuation of a list or record from a page.

Eléotris Town Portable Mil Co William Klee Leia

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